Working at a voting station during this election has made it hard to not focus on politics. Many folks who have come in for early voting, either to drop off their absentee ballot or to vote in person, have been anxious. If you watch the news or consume it online, the anxiety makes sense—the sanctity of elections, the voting process itself, has been questioned and criticized for weeks. Perhaps it’s a signal to us to be more proactive in our citizenship, beyond the core civic duty of participating in elections. We determine the type of country we live in, by voting yes, but also by regularly communicating with our representatives, by communicating with our wallets, by consistently engaging in civil discourse, and by organizing in civil action when prudent. The power and extent of our democracy is determined by us, the people. Vote—it’s a great start—but continue to insist on citizenship governance all the other months of the year. Our thoughts, and our words, and our actions...they matter.